sympetalous

adjective

sym·​pet·​a·​lous

(ˈ)sim¦petᵊləs

1

: gamopetalous

2

: characteristic of the Metachlamydeae

sympetaly

simˈpetᵊlē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

syn- + -petalous

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